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Seb's Handyman Services

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26 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Stephanie M

Start Date: Immediate

repair and plaster kitchen walls. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior d...

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08 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Mariana C

Start Date: Less than one month

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: floor tiling, plastering agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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16 May

Ceiling | Artexing

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Sunil S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Need to Artec 1 sq m bath roof which was damaged by leak from flat above Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How many ce...

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08 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Brijesh P

Start Date: Immediate

Full skimming of all walls and ceilings of the house except kitchen walls. Total 3 rooms - 2 double, 1 single, hallway upstairs and down, small WC, inside cupboards on stairs and under-stairs, medium ...

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26 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Nathan H

Start Date: Immediate

Install new 600x600 dune supreme tiles in existing grid Labour only. Price per sqm would be ideal. Total job is 1026 sqm. Quotes have to be in today so would need to know rates urgently. Thanks

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19 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Bracknell - RG42

Enquiry from: Ross R

Start Date: Immediate

Need artex matching or whole room artex again matching original

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12 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Isabel S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, We have recently moved into a new house and looking to renovate our dining room. It has artec ceiling which we want smooth, and a wall feature that will require removing and smoothing over...incan...

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20 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Alexandra R

Start Date: Immediate

Plastering Kitchen Livig room dinning room

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12 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

Please could you look at repairing my ceiling where there has been some water damage and the artex has cracked . I sent a photo by what’s app on 14th May but I am unable to do a video call to show y...

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11 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Marlow - SL7

Enquiry from: Jill D

Start Date: Immediate

down stairs cloakroom and under stairs cupboards plastering following a leak are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking ...

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01 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

please could you look at repairing my ceiling where there has been some water damage and the artex has cracked . i sent a photo by what’s app on 14th may but i am unable to do a video call to show y...

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12 May

Interior work | Plastering

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Sarah R

Start Date: Immediate

Rendering of two walls on an extension plus a few extra bits

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29 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Melinda S

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for 3 artex ceilings to be skimmed.

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04 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

artex ceiling repair to lounge. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 ceilin...

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07 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Harvey L

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

i have cracked ceiling around 30 cm water damage needs a panel replaced and plaster are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to hav...

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10 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: Immediate

Replastering or skimming one room and ceiling approx 3 x 3. Want to get rid of historic water ingress staining and get walls ready for redecorating. Will take advice on best approach to room.

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29 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Zia A

Start Date: Immediate

A portion of the ceiling plaster has come off in the living area.

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18 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Carl R

Start Date: Immediate

Master bedroom needs skimming ahead of redecorating.

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29 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Shabila B

Start Date: Immediate

Front room ceiling, I will need someone to show me different designs before I can decide.

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27 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Roger W

Start Date: Immediate

lobby and toilet, ground floor. blistering from rising damp and raining in. (all now cured and dry) total area 3m x 2.40m. also may be making good after new fitted fireplace installed.

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2024 can be very different depending on the type of work that you require to have performed in your house. 

A plaster is used to serve a number of purposes when applied on a solid surface. It seals rough brickwork or stonework, it provides a smooth surface for the application of paint, the smooth surface offers a clean and wipeable finish, it’s used to repair holes and cracks in existing plasterwork and lots more. With all these benefits, it’s little surprise more and more home and property owners are looking to have their properties plastered. If you’re also considering taking on this task, then you’d probably want to know exactly how much it’ll cost to get this project over the line. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into wall plastering costs to help you make the best informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

As you may have expected, the cost of charged by plasterers is dependent on a number of factors. These factors include the dimension of the room, accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size or reputation of the company. Several plasterer professionals charge a daily rate or a average room size. They know the approximate area that they can cover in a day and charge accordingly. Typically, plastering walls from scratch for small rooms will cost within the range of £600 to £700 with a duration of 2 to 3 days, while mid-sized room should cost in between £650 to £1000 with a completion time from 2 to 4 days. Lastly, for a large room, you can expect to incur about of £1000 to £1500 and can be completed within 4 days.

The table shows the kinds of job that Plasterers usually do and the regular price series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by task.

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The average price
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£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in West Drayton £563-£863
Artexing in West Drayton £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in West Drayton £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in West Drayton £525-£805
Artex Removal in West Drayton £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

can you plaster over tiles?

Can You Plaster Over Tiles?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to plaster over tiles but just because is possible doesn’t mean you should. Plastering over tiles is an option but it’s not recommended by experts due to several reasons. A good example is the fact that a tiled environment is in no way a suitable environment that can serve as a good bonding surface for a plaster. For the success of a plastering project, there’s the need for the surface to be able to bond to the PVA base coat. Due to fact that most tiles are slippery in nature and also lack of the ability to be able to absorb moisture, the PVA base coat layer will not be able to bond to the tiled surface, which will ultimately make for a weak surface upon the application of the plaster. Consequently, the plaster will easily flake and fall from the wall.

The inability to drill into the tiled wall surface after plastering is one of the major disadvantages that also arises when you decide to plaster over tiled surfaces. Most tiled surfaces are found in kitchens and bathrooms which are going to need appliances such as sinks, lavatories, kitchen counters and lots more. These appliances are designed to be installed on solid surfaces which would not be an easy task to carry out on tiles knowing there would definitely be great cracks or damages.

The best tip you’ll get if you’re considering to plaster on a tiled surface, is that detaching tiles from a surface can easily be done with a hammer and chisel, and that would save you a host of problems later in the future. However, if you still wish to plaster on your tiled walls, then you best bet would be to get a Blue Grit bonding agent. It works better than PVA and only needs one coat.

what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

What plasterboard to use for ceilings

Also commonly referred to as drywall, plasterboard is an incredibly versatile product which features a sandwich of gypsum plaster between thick paper layers. It’s mainly used on both walls and ceilings due to the wide range of benefits it provides. Not only can plasterboard be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant, but they’re also known to have a low environment impact, easy to repair and can be used to conceal stuff from plain sight. As a result of these benefits couple with the fact that they also happen to be quite affordable, plasterboard has grown to become a ubiquitous phenomenon in modern residential buildings.

 

When it comes to the installation of plasterboard on ceilings, one of the major sources of concern for several homeowners is the determination of the thickness required to ensure a durable and long-lasting project. If you’re planning to fit plasterboard on your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight on what plasterboard to use for ceilings. Let’s take a look!

 

First and foremost, the standard plasterboard sheet size is 120 cm in width and within the range of 180 cm to 360 cm in height. These sizes are designed to provide the much-needed support to the standard stud spacing which is 160 cm. Depending on the manufacturer, plasterboard can be in four different widths. Now talking about the thickness, there are two standard thicknesses of plasterboard - 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm. The sizes of plasterboard for ceilings are 9.5 mm or 10 mm. Most individuals tend to assume that the thicker the plasterboard the better, but this is absolutely false. A thicker plasterboard will only stick harder to the ceiling which will make it hard to seal joints if required.

how much does it cost to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard on your ceiling is a cool way to modernize your property. Over the past couple of decades, there has bee an increasing number of trends associated with plastering of both walls and ceilings such as rounded edges and textured plaster. However, in recent times, home and property owners are now looking to install more of sharp edges. If you’re planning to plaster your ceiling, you’d probably want to know just how much this project is going to cost. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a rough estimate of ceiling plastering costs.

There are a plethora of factors the can influence the price of plastering your ceiling. These pricing components includes the following:

✓ Size. As you would have expected, the larger the job, the more the overall cost. However, the price per square metre will reduce which means that the cost of plastering a small ceiling space will cost more per square metre than the cost of plastering a larger ceiling space per square metre.

✓ Materials. We have a wide range of plasterboard available in the market. If you need a fire retardant, acoustic or other types of specialist plasterboard, you can expect to pay higher than standard plasterboards.

✓ Location. Just like many other home improvement projects, the cost of plastering ceiling varies greatly throughout the UK. Places such as London and the South East have the highest prices due to the high standard of living as well as greater demands.

In general, to plaster a ceiling (small 2 m x 2 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £200 to about £300. Also, to plaster a ceiling (large 5 m x 6 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £400 to about £600. The average plasterer’s daily rate (including material) is about £180 to £300 and ceiling plastering cost per square metre ranges between £20 to £40.

what is plaster made of?

What Is Plaster Made Of?

Plaster is one of the most commonly used materials when it comes to building construction. It’s a crucial component that’s incorporated in coating walls, ceilings as well as partitions and it hardens on drying. Plastering is one of the most ancient building materials which has taken over mud to plaster reed or sapling huts so as to serve as a protection against the elements. Here, we’re going to take a look at the multiple compositions of plaster. These components are very important due to the fact that they form a protective coating on whatever they are used on. They work to protect surfaces such as ceiling and underlying walls from scratches or any form of damage.

Plaster comprises a few materials which includes gypsum, lime or cement and all operates in a similar way. Gypsum is made of calcium sulfate dihydrate and it’s the main component of main forms of plaster, sidewalk chalk, blackboard, drywall and more. Meanwhile, lime plaster is made up of sand, water and lime ( mostly non hydraulic hydrated lime). And lastly, cement which is a mix of suitable plaster, portland cement, sand as well as water.

The plaster is usually produced as a dry powder which is mixed thoroughly with water to create a stiff but also a paste that’s workable immediately before it’s applied to the wall or ceiling.

It’s quite easy to confuse a drywall with a plaster but there are some differences. Not only is plaster a much older style of wall construction than dry wall, but it’s also a lot more expensive than installing a drywall. Plaster walls are also able to provide you with a more durable finish when compared to a drywall and it makes for a better quality finish.

How do I fix cracks in my walls?

Plastering will fix small cracks in walls. Very small cracks may be fixed by simply reskimming plaster. More serious cracks will usually mean that you need to use new plasterboard or backing plaster. Larger jobs or deep cracks may need an experienced plasterer to come in.

how to get artex off a ceiling?

Artex is a water based surface coating which is used to decorate both ceilings and walls with a textured finish. Back in the 1970’s, artex happens to be very popular when the swirling or spiky effects it creates  were considered to be the best of fashion when it comes to interior designs. However, in today’s world, an artex ceiling is not only considered outdated but also a pain to clean and repair.

 

If you have an artex ceiling in your residential property and looking for a way to get it off, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to show you how its done without much stress.

 

To get started you’d need to get the following tools and material which includes: safety goggles, dust mask and rubber gloves, plastic sheeting, canvas drop cloth ( carpet) or rosin paper (hard floor) and step ladder

 

 

Prepare the room. Start this by moving all furniture out of the room or stack the furniture at the centre of the room and cover using plastic sheets. Once done, cover all non-removable items with plastic sheets and lay down a canvas drop cloth for carpet floors and rosin paper for hard floors

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.
is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

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